Wild and rare animals

Discover and learn about some of the amazing Wild and Rare animals that make Minnesota their home at the Minnesota Zoo. Print out a certificate of discovery to bring with on your next visit to the zoo. Find all eight Wild and Rare stations as you explore the Medtronic Minnesota Trail.

The wild animals featured on this site are only a few of almost 300 wildlife species in Minnesota that are rare or likely to become rare in the near future. We can all help conserve these native animals and their habitats.